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Cyprus News Agency: News in English (AM), 00-10-13
CONTENTS
[01] New Israeli Ambassador - Credentials
[02] Cyprus - Military exercise
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[01] New Israeli Ambassador - Credentials
Nicosia, Oct 13 (CNA) - Israel's new Ambassador to Cyprus, Michael Eligal,
said today that "peace and stability in the eastern Mediterranean will,
without a doubt, have positive repercussions for Cyprus and bring the
coveted harmony and prosperity so desired in the region".
Presenting his credentials to President Glafcos Clerides, Eligal reiterated
his country's supports "to all international efforts aimed at finding a
peaceful solution to your island's national problem" and expressed Israel's
hope "that through continued dialogue this goal will be achieved for the
benefit of all the people of Cyprus".
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[02] Cyprus - Military exercise
Nicosia, Oct 13 (CNA) -- The annual National Guard military exercise code-
named "Nikiforos" (Winner), taking place October 17 to 21, will be
different and upgraded, army chief Lieutenant-General Evangelos Florakis
said today, adding that Greek military planes will be taking part.
He also said Greek Defence Minister Akis Tsohatzopoulos and Chief of
General Staff Manousos Paragioudakis will be on the island to watch part of
the exercise on October 20.
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